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YD06 GPW

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,559 mi
Last recorded114,559 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 GPW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 114,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 106,418 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 100,082 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 95,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened large corroded band on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wiper split

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear dust shield detatched

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 95,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened large corroded band on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wiper split

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear dust shield detatched

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 92,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,088 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 81,504 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 81,504 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2017 77,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 77,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 72,395 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 72,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 67,353 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 61,597 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 56,094 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,632 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise light marks to screen

Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,803 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 29,295 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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YD06 GPW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 70,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD06 GPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YD06 GPW registered?

YD06 GPW is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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